10 Insights from Pound Foolish, by Helaine Olen

Helaine Olen is the author of, “Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry,” which was published by Penguin’s Portfolio imprint in January of 2013. She likes to write and report on subjects where life meets money: that can be personal finance, parenting, women's issues, politics, education or career advice. Her goal is to surprise you, provoke you, and make you see the world in a different way.

Transcript of "10 Insights from Pound Foolish, by Helaine Olen"

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we help you discover smarter
ways to think, grow, and live.

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This presentation consists of 10 highlights
from the interview with Moe Abdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.

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Helaine Olen
Helaine Olen is the author of, “Pound
Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of
the Personal Finance Industry,” which
was published by Penguin’s Portfolio imprint in January of 2013. She
likes to write and report on subjects
where life meets money: that can be
personal finance, parenting, women’s
issues, politics, education or career
advice. Her goal is to surprise you,
provoke you, and make you see the
world in a different way.
@helaineolen

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Money and wealth are highly personal.
Don’t be swayed by perspectives that misalign with your values.

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It’s wise to continually enhance your financial literacy.
leverage the objective expertise of trusted publication
such as the WSJ, New York Times and Reuters.

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Always be vigilant about your money habits,
but also keep an eye on how society spends its money.

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While we’re each responsible for any financial missteps;
it’s important to note that the leading cause of debt
are health care and unemployment.